KERALA TO KERALAM: PARLIAMENT APPROVES CHANGE OF STATE’S NAME
18 August 2026
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Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
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KERALA TO KERALAM: PARLIAMENT APPROVES CHANGE OF STATE’S NAME
Context: Parliament has approved the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which seeks to change the official name of the State from “Kerala” to “Keralam”. The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 10 August 2026, passed by Lok Sabha on 11 August, and by Rajya Sabha on 12 August 2026.
Background: The demand reflects the State’s Malayalam usage, where “Keralam” is the commonly used name. The Kerala Legislative Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution on 24 June 2024 requesting the Centre to make the change. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal on 24 February 2026.
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Kerala's official name changes to Keralam after Parliament approval. Learn about the constitutional procedure, Article 3, and implications of state renaming.
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